Jul. 26, 2016, 7:02 p.m.

Bill Clinton is speaking tonight on behalf of his wife, Hillary Clinton, now the Democratic nominee for the presidency. President Bill Clinton's own presidency was characterized by his consistently high approval ratings. Even in the midst of political turmoil — his highest approval ratings came during impeachment hearings in 1998 — he remained one of the most popular modern presidents. Unprecedented economic growth helped sustain his popularity even after leaving office.

Clinton's tenure was largely characterized by the importance he placed on economic growth. His time in the White House led to the longest economic expansion in American history — a period of 115 consecutive months of economic growth, and the lowest unemployment rates in 30 years.

Clinton was the only president to have a near-perfect period of job growth, adding over 22 million jobs, the most ever created under one president.

Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean revived the infamous “Dean scream,” which some believe ended his presidential aspirations more than a decade ago, as he campaigned for Hillary Clinton on Tuesday.

“This race is going to be won on the ground, and it’s going to be won in Colorado, and in Iowa, and North Carolina, and Michigan, and Florida, and Pennsylvania, and then we’re going to the White House!” said Dean, his voice swelling louder and his smile growing wider with every state.

The audience at the Democratic National Convention applauded wildly at the obvious reference to Dean's headline-making speech after he came in third in the Iowa Democratic caucuses in 2004.

Jul. 26, 2016, 6:31 p.m.

Hillary Clinton’s longtime friend Terry McAuliffe, the governor of Virginia and a prolific fundraiser for Democrats, just made her difficult job of pulling the Democratic Party together even tougher.

As Clinton assures restive Bernie Sanders voters that they can trust her to fight against the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the massive trade deal that Sanders helped galvanize a large share of the electorate against, McAuliffe just gave them good reason to doubt her.

Jul. 26, 2016, 6:26 p.m.

Hundreds of protesters, many of them supporters of Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, coalesced and marched near the Democratic convention hall Tuesday night.

Some carried signs that called the Democratic National Committee "corporate dictators" and others touted banners depicting Sanders next to the words "Not For Sale," a common campaign rallying cry for his supporters.

A couple hundred Sanders supporters marching north on Broad, where there are a couple hundred more marchinf south. pic.twitter.com/azgC6FOBQK

Jul. 26, 2016, 6:14 p.m.

Two Hollywood actresses drew hoots and cheers Tuesday as they slashed at GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump during the Democratic National Convention.

“We know what you’re all thinking — why should you care about what some television celebrity has to say about politics. We feel the same way, but he is the Republican nominee so we need to talk about him,” said Lena Dunham of “Girls” fame, who added that Trump would probably rate her body "a two."

“The unfunny fact is this man would have you believe that our differences are more important than what unites us,” Dunham said.

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Jul. 26, 2016, 6:07 p.m.

Speaking to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night, Sen. Barbara Boxer focused on describing the woman she’s known for more than 20 years rather than going after the Republican presidential nominee.

“I personally saw the light in her eyes when she became a grandmother, and her fight for a better America became more personal and even more urgent,” Boxer said. “During this campaign, we have seen something else: her toughness, and I know a little bit about toughness. The right wing has thrown everything at Hillary – not only the kitchen sink, but the stove, the refrigerator and the toaster too. And you know what, she’s still standing.”

Many of the convention’s prime-time speakers have focused on Republicans or uniting Democrats around a single candidate. Boxer wanted people to see Clinton through her eyes.